# direct - Messaging App for Biz — Optimize Work Processes

> Secure business messaging and on-site work solution with task, schedule, and forum integration. (iPhone/iPad app by L is B Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-messaging-app-for-biz/id777483628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [L is B Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425305338)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-messaging-app-for-biz/id777483628/reviews.md

## What is direct?

Make communication on site easier with "direct."

"direct" is a messaging app developed in Japan for businesses that involve on-site work.
"direct" has evolved into an on-site work solution, "direct 2.0," with 3 new apps that are smoothly connected to the original chat function, "Task," "Schedule," and "Forum."

＜Use Case＞
・To inform, contact, and discuss with your team while working away from the office
・The head office gives precise instructions to field representatives
・Manage stores and improve visual merchandising
・As an emergency communication method in case of disaster or trouble of the system used mainly
・As a communication tool and an attendance recording system when working from home

"direct" is certified to international security standards, and all the messages and files are exchanged through SSL/TLS encryption protocols. 
Additionally, admins with a specific role can have control over members, which enables secure communication that is critical for business use.

Exploit "direct" for your business innovation as a DX solution.

＜Main Functions＞
・Have a one-on-one/group conversation
・Check read receipts by contact name
・Make an audio call/a video chat (60minutes at longest)
・Use your own pictures or images as stickers
・Take a vote easily and manage TODOs with selectable stickers
・Take pictures and videos and share them right away
・Draw directly on pictures
・Record and send voice messages
・Attach and share files
・Save important information on Notes
・Add Bookmarks on important messages
・Search messages and files
・Share where you are
・Sync across multiple devices
・Secure valuable information using Guest Role
・Two-factor authentication

＜Account Control Group functions＞
・Invite/remove members
・Export chat history
・Review usage reports
・Create an announcement for everyone in a domain
・Assign/change user roles
・Manage file type control
・Restrict download options on files
・Monitor/prevent screenshots
・Link to other cloud-based apps
・Customize profile 

＜Account Control Group functions＞
・Activate Single Sign-On
・Set password requirements 
・Create an account without an email address
・Set up IP address filtering
・Restrict access to only registered devices
・Block unencrypted device access
・Lock the app with a passcode 

＜New Work Apps＞
・"Task" app - assign tasks on team members smoothly
・"Schedule" app - check all the team and personal schedules at once
・"Forum" app - make announcements and share on-site work knowledge

## Key features

- One-on-one/group conversations
- Audio/video calls
- Task assignment
- Team scheduling
- File sharing and notes
- Message search
- Two-factor authentication

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-messaging-app-for-biz/id777483628/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 便利ではあるけど

*2026-08-08, version 2.20.4*

県外でもないのにサーバーエラーが頻繁起こる。
同期しても少し時間がかかる。
電波に弱いのかな。

### 2/5 — 連絡先がずっと表示されません

*2026-07-27, version 2.20.4*

iPadでダイレクトを使ってますがある時から連絡先が表示されず、もう2ヶ月くらい同じ状態です。どうしたら治るのでしょうか？困っています。

### 1/5 — 既読

*2026-06-15, version 2.20.4*

メッセージ開けているのに既読判定にならない

### 1/5 — Nord使ってると不便

*2025-11-15, version 2.18.2*

仕事で入れさせられてるけど、Nordを入れてるとファイルが観れない送れない。
サポートにそれを報告すると最終的には“Nord側でdirectを除外しろ"Nord側にそんな機能ないんやけど？
Nord入れてても使えるようにしろよ。

### 2/5 — バグいつまで直さないんですか？

*2025-03-03, version 2.14.4*

新しい連絡先とトーク開始したらなのか何が起因かわかりませんがすぐにトークリストが連絡先がわからなくなりアプリを入れなおさないと治らないバグがずっとあります
致命的なバグなのにいつまでも放置している意味がわかりません
それ以外は悪くないです

### 2/5 — なんなん

*2025-02-11, version 2.14.4*

3ヶ月に1度のパスワード変更とか間隔短すぎる。
あと、各トークの通知のオンオフをいちいちトーク開いて設定開いて……ってしないでもトーク履歴から普通出来るようにしてほしい。

### 1/5 — 新着通知が消えるのに時間がかかる

*2025-02-06, version 2.14.4*

新着通知があるルームで既読を付けて戻っても、新着通知がすぐに消えないので本当に鬱陶しい
体感2秒程度ルームを開いた状態でいないといけないため、定期的な全体通知などの通知がすぐに消せないので不快でしょうがない

### 2/5 — 設定が変わってしまう

*2025-01-19, version 2.14.2*

設定メニューの内容が、気づくと変更前の状態に戻っていることがあります。トーク設定、ファイル添付設定など。
複数端末で同じ現象が確認されるため、ぜひ修正していただきたいです。

### 1/5 — 使う以前の問題

*2025-01-09, version 2.14.2*

会社で使用が推奨されてるので仕方なく使ってやってるけど頻繁にログアウトされるので毎度ログインさせられる。
既読が消えないとかその辺りは100歩譲っていいけどログアウトされるのはだけはさっさと直せ

### 1/5 — 既読をつけているのにバッチが9999

*2024-12-25, version 2.14.2*

全て既読をつけたのに「未読数が多すぎるため未読更新数を停止しています」と出てバッチが9999のまま1週間が経つ。

## Frequently asked questions about direct

### What is direct's primary purpose?

direct is designed to facilitate on-site communication and optimize work processes for businesses. It integrates chat, task management, scheduling, and forums into a unified platform.

### Is direct secure for business use?

Yes, direct is certified to international security standards and uses SSL/TLS encryption for all messages and file exchanges. It also offers features like two-factor authentication and guest roles for enhanced security.

### Can I manage my team's tasks and schedules with direct?

Absolutely. The 'Task' app allows you to assign tasks to team members, while the 'Schedule' app lets you view team and personal schedules at a glance, improving coordination.

### What kind of administrative controls does direct offer?

Admins can invite/remove members, export chat history, review usage reports, create domain-wide announcements, assign user roles, and manage file type controls. They can also restrict downloads and monitor/prevent screenshots.

### Does direct support integration with other cloud-based apps?

Yes, direct can link to other cloud-based applications, allowing for a more connected and efficient workflow within your business ecosystem.

### How does direct handle user accounts and access?

direct supports Single Sign-On (SSO), allows account creation without an email address, and offers IP address filtering and restriction to only registered devices for secure access management.

### What are the new work apps included in direct 2.0?

direct 2.0 includes three new connected apps: 'Task' for assigning tasks, 'Schedule' for viewing team and personal calendars, and 'Forum' for making announcements and sharing knowledge.

### Is direct available on multiple devices?

Yes, direct supports syncing across multiple devices, ensuring you can access your communications and work information from your iPhone or iPad wherever you are.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.21.0 — 2026-08-08

- Improved the performance of the talk search feature.
- Improved the badge display update process when messages are marked as read.
- Added a search feature to the domain selection screen and talk selection screen in the share extension.
- Added "Unread messages" to the domain sorting menu.
- Added a "Restricted features" menu to the Settings screen.
  You can view the features that are restricted in each domain.
- Added a log export feature.
  It can be used from the "Export log" menu on the Settings screen. It also becomes available from the login screen after your first login attempt.
- Added support for satellite communication.
  Some features are not available during satellite communication.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.

### 2.20.4 — 2026-06-08

- Fixed an issue where the list was not sorted when selecting a chat in Share Extension.

### 2.20.3 — 2026-06-01

- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.

### 2.20.1 — 2026-04-20

- Fixed an issue where reacting to messages, bookmarking messages, and other features were not displaying correctly.
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.

### 2.20.0 — 2026-04-04

- Introduced “Liquid Glass” refreshing the visual design and interaction experience (available on iOS 26.0 and later).
- Added the feature to send and delete announcements (requires announcements posting permission).
- Added the feature to select and copy portions of action stickers.
- Added the feature to prevent copying.
    Administrators can restrict copying of text such as messages and notes at the domain level (requires admin privileges).
- Design tweak and fixed minor bugs.

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All apps by L is B Corp.: https://appshunter.io/developer/425305338

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